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RK05 ARU

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,155 mi
Last recorded44,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ARU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 44,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 42,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 36,270 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reg plate cracked but still readable

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,342 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,214 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

beam pattern incorrect

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,684 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Split in rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Mar 2011 20,335 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2009 11,547 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?

Based on 8,163 MOT tests across 858 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
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RK05 ARU is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR-Z400SM fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK05 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400SM typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK05 ARU registered?

RK05 ARU is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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